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satin weave
noun
: a weave in which warp threads interlace with filling threads to produce a smooth-faced fabric
Examples of satin weave in a Sentence
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Meanwhile, its cotton sateen exterior is cotton spun into a satin weave, with a tight yarn that offers the breathable benefits of cotton with a softer finish against the skin.
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Isabella Ubaldi, Health, 29 Aug. 2023
Generally, it’s thought that silk (in this case, with a satin weave) is the best material to sleep on for your hair and skin (that's also why silk pillowcases are so popular).
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Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 31 July 2023
Satin sheets, as the name would imply, feature a satin weave.
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Theresa Holland, Peoplemag, 14 June 2023
Most silk sheets use a satin weave, but there are also satin sheets made with synthetic polyester fibers.
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Amanda Constantine, Good Housekeeping, 14 Dec. 2022
Sateen fabric has a satin weave, meaning the yarn in one direction floats over several yarns in the opposite direction to create a silky smooth surface.
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Lexie Sachs, Good Housekeeping, 15 Dec. 2022
Your main choices are percale (a basic, grid-like weave that feels light and crisp) or sateen (a satin weave that feels smooth).
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Lexie Sachs, Good Housekeeping, 18 Nov. 2022
Saidmurod invited us to sit on a dais in his inner courtyard, in the shade of pomegranate trees and grapevines, and told us about his fabrics, such as the atlas cloth, a satin weave, with a silk warp and weft, that his mother had taught him to make.
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Anna Sherman Maxime Fossat, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2022
Another popular option is sateen, a satin weave made of cotton for a smoother feel that our testers tend to love.
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Lexie Sachs, Good Housekeeping, 26 Aug. 2022
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Word History
First Known Use
circa 1883, in the meaning defined above
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“Satin weave.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/satin%20weave. Accessed 19 Aug. 2024.
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satin weave
noun
: a weave that produces a fabric with a smooth face
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